Canadian Financial Close: Loonie shifts lower

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Wednesday, as the United States dollar improved and despite hikes in crude oil. The loonie closed at US$0.7256 or US$1=C$1.3782 compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7274 or US$1=C$1.3748. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback was up 0.231 of a






North American grain/oilseed review: Canola downtrend continues

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market continued lower on Wednesday, setting fresh nine-month lows. Chicago soybeans and European rapeseed futures were also weaker on the day, although soyoil was higher at the final bell. Large supplies and the slow export pace continued to overhang the canola market, with burdensome ending stocks expected for

ICE canola slide continues Wednesday

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE Futures canola contracts continued their downward slide of the past week at midday Wednesday, lacking any fresh supportive news. Losses in the Chicago soy complex accounted for some spillover selling pressure in the Canadian oilseed. European rapeseed was also lower, although Malaysian palm oil and crude oil were higher. Chart-based selling



ICE canola lower despite rising crude oil

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange remained in negative territory on Wednesday morning as nearby prices stay at least C$30 per tonne below their 20-day averages. A lack of buying from China has put ongoing pressure on canola prices. However, the oilseed received support from comparable oils. European rapeseed and Malaysian palm